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Manchester City to sign Mishel Nduka from Arsenal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Manchester City to sign Mishel Nduka from Arsenal

Summary

Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Mishel Nduka from Arsenal. The 16-year-old rejected a new deal with Arsenal in favor of joining City on scholarship terms, with a professional contract to follow. Nduka had recently progressed from the Under-18s to the Under-21s and played in the UEFA Youth League. Arsenal had made a competitive offer to retain him but he opted for City, which continues its trend of recruiting promising young talent. His departure comes shortly after Kyran Thompson left Arsenal for Newcastle, further reducing the Gunners' scholarship intake.

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•Nduka opted against a new deal with Arsenal.
•He is set to undergo a medical with Manchester City soon.
•He joined Arsenal from Charlton Athletic in September 2025.
•Nduka made appearances for Arsenal's Under-18s and Under-21s.
•Arsenal's scholarship pool is diminished following his exit.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City agree deal to sign Arsenal teenager Mishel Nduka

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Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Mishel Nduka after the midfielder turned down a new deal at Arsenal.David Ornstein reports the 16-year-old is expected to undergo a medical imminently...
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